Samsung SC-D353 Owner's manual

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AD68-00839F
Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
SC-D351/D352/D353/
D354/D355
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Contents
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Features .............................................................................................................. 11
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .................................................................12
Front & Left View ...................................................................................................13
Left Side View........................................................................................................14
Right & Top View ...................................................................................................15
Rear & Bottom View..............................................................................................16
Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only).................................................................17
Adjusting the Hand Strap ......................................................................................18
Hand Strap ..................................................................................................... 18
When You carry Your Camcorder ....................................................................18
Attaching the Lens Cover................................................................................18
Lithium Battery Installation ....................................................................................19
Battery Installation for the Internal Clock........................................................19
Battery Installation for the Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only) ................19
Connecting a Power Source .................................................................................20
To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable................................................20
To select the Camcorder Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ........................20
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ......................................................................21
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack...........................................................21
Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type......22
Battery Level Display ......................................................................................23
OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Play Modes)...............................................24
OSD (On Screen Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes)
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ..................................................................................25
Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ....................................................25
Selecting the OSD Language ...............................................................................26
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................27
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (SC-D354/D355 only) ..28
Setting the Beep Sound ........................................................................................29
Setting the Shutter Sound (SC-D353/D354/D355 only).......................................30
Viewing the Demonstration ...................................................................................31
Adjusting the LCD Screen.....................................................................................32
Displaying the Date/Time......................................................................................33
Setting the TV Display...........................................................................................34
Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................. 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..................................... 11
System Menu Setting .......................................................... 26
Display Menu Setting.......................................................... 32
Preparation ......................................................................... 18
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(SC-D353/354/D355) ......................................................20
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OSD() ....................................................................24
OSD(M.Cam/M.Player ()( SC-D353/D354/D355).25
/OSD()......................................................................................25
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Remote(SC-D354/D355).............................................................28
Beep Sound()......................................................................................29
Shutter Sound() ( SC-D353/D354/D355).....................................30
Demonstration()...............................................................................31
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Date/Time(/) ....................................................................................33
TV Display().....................................................................................34
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Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35
Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................35
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette.........................................................................36
Hints for Stable Image Recording.........................................................................37
Recording with the LCD Screen.....................................................................37
Recording with the Viewfinder ........................................................................37
Various Recording Techniques..............................................................................38
Making your First Recording.................................................................................39
Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)....................................................................40
Record Search (REC SEARCH) ....................................................................41
Setting the Zero Memory (SC-D354/D355 only) ..................................................42
Self Record using the Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only).............................43
Zooming In and Out ..............................................................................................44
Using the Tele Macro ............................................................................................44
Using the Fade In and Out....................................................................................45
To Start Recording ..........................................................................................45
To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out) ...................................................45
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)......................................................46
Using the Color Nite Shutter .................................................................................47
Using the Color Nite Shutter with LED Light (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) ..........48
Nite Pix (0 lux recording) (SC-D352/D354/D355 only) .......................................49
Power Nite Pix (SC-D352/D354/D355 only).........................................................50
Use of various Functions ......................................................................................51
Setting Menu Items.........................................................................................51
Availability of Functions in each Mode ...........................................................53
Selecting the Record Mode ..................................................................................54
Selecting Audio Mode ...........................................................................................55
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut).......................................................................56
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure.................................................................57
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording .........................................57
Auto Focus/Manual Focus.....................................................................................58
Auto Focusing .................................................................................................58
Manual Focusing.............................................................................................58
Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................59
Using Quick Menu: White Balance .................................................................60
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) .............................................................61
Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) .........................................62
Programed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE) .......................................63
Setting the Program AE..................................................................................64
Using Quick Menu: Program AE.....................................................................64
Basic Recording................................................................... 35
Advanced Recording........................................................... 51
Viewfinder ()........................................................................................35
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EASY. Q () ( ).....................................................................40
(REC SEARCH)........................................................................41
Zero Memory () ( SC-D354/D355)........................................42
(SC-D354/D355) .................................................................43
Zooming In and Out () ........................................................................44
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Fade In and Out () ..............................................................................45
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( / ) .................................................................................45
BLC () ..............................................................................................46
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LED (SC-D352/D354/D355) .....................................48
(0 LUX ) ( SC-D352/D354/D355) .............................................49
Power Nite Pix () ( SC-D352/D354/D355)................................50
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Rec Mode () ....................................................................................54
Audio Mode ()..................................................................................55
Wind Cut () .............................................................................................56
Shutter Speed & Exposure () ..............................................57
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Auto Focus /Manual Focus (/) .................................................58
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White Balance () .................................................................................59
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer )......................................................61
:DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer ) ................................62
(Program AE). ................................................................................63
(Program AE).....................................................................64
: (Program AE)....................................................64
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Applying Digital Effects..........................................................................................65
Selecting the Digital Effects............................................................................66
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom.................................................................67
Setting the Digital Zoom .................................................................................67
Photo Image Recording ........................................................................................68
Searching for a Photo Image..........................................................................68
Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen ..............................69
Adjusting the LCD Bright/Color during Playback ...........................................69
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ....................................................................70
Tape Playback .......................................................................................................71
Playback on the LCD Screen .........................................................................71
Playback on a TV Monitor...............................................................................71
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks ...............................71
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks...................72
Playback..........................................................................................................72
Various Functions while in Player Mode...............................................................73
Playback Pause ..............................................................................................73
Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) .................................................................73
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (SC-D354/D355 only) .............................73
Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (SC-D354/D355 only) ............74
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (SC-D354/D355 only).................................74
Reverse Playback (SC-D354/D355 only) .......................................................74
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM).................................................................75
AV In/Out (SC-D355 only).....................................................................................76
Audio Dubbing (SC-D354/D355 only)...................................................................77
Dubbing Sound ...............................................................................................77
Dubbed Audio Playback ........................................................................................78
Memory Stick (Optional Accessory) .....................................................................87
Memory Stick Functions .................................................................................87
Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card .......................................................88
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card .....................................89
Image Format..................................................................................................89
Selecting the Camcorder Mode ............................................................................89
Selecting the Built-in Memory (SC-D354/D355 only)...........................................90
Using Quick Menu: Memory Type...................................................................90
Playback .................................................................................. 69
Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only) ...... 87
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer......................................................... 79
USB Interface (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)............... 81
Digital Effects ...........................................................................65
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Digital Zoom()...............................................................67
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A/V ............................................................71
A/V ....................................................................72
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Player ()............................................................................73
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( / ) ( SC-D354/D355) ............................................................73
(SC-D354/D355) .......................................................................74
X2 ( / ) ( SC-D354/D355).......................................................74
(SC-D354/D355) .......................................................................74
PB ZOOM ()........................................................................................75
AV In/Out (AV /) ( SC-D355) .............................................................76
Audio dubbing ()( SC-D354/D355) .................................................77
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Memory Stick ()....................................................................................87
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(SC-D354/D355) ..................................................................90
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(SC-D353/D354/D355)......................87
IEEE 1394 . ............................................................79
USB (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355).......................81

Selecting the Image Quality..................................................................................91
Select the Image Quality ................................................................................91
Number of Images on the Memory Card .......................................................91
Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality...................................................................92
Memory File Number ............................................................................................93
Taking Photos ........................................................................................................94
Viewing Still Images ..............................................................................................95
To view a Single Image...................................................................................95
To view a Slide Show......................................................................................95
To view the Multi Display ................................................................................96
Protection from accidental Erasure.......................................................................97
Using Quick Menu: Protect.............................................................................98
Deleting Still Images and Moving Images ............................................................99
Using Quick Menu: Delete............................................................................100
Formatting the Memory Card..............................................................................101
MPEG Recording ................................................................................................102
Saving Moving Pictures Files onto a Memory Card ....................................102
MPEG Playback ..................................................................................................103
Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select ................................................................104
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ......................................105
Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card.....................................106
Copy to (Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in Memory)
(SC-D354/D355 only)..........................................................................................107
Marking Images for Printing................................................................................108
Using Quick Menu: Print Mark......................................................................109
After Finishing a Recording.................................................................................112
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..........................................................113
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...........................................................................114
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Contents
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Index...................................................................................... 119
PictBridgeTM (SC-D353/D354/355 only) ............................. 110
Maintenance ......................................................................... 112
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 115
Specifications ........................................................................ 118
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MPEG ............................................................................................102
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MPEG ............................................................................................103
:M.Play Select ( )............................................104
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Copy To ()( SC-D354D/355)............................107
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PictBridge
TM
(SC-D353/D354/D355).........................110
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Notes and Safety Instructions
66
Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that
connects the LCD screen to the
Camcorder.
1. LCD screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD
screen.
■Open the LCD screen with your
finger.
3. Recording when looking at the
LCD screen from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the
LCD screen from the front.
5. Recording when looking at the
LCD screen from the left.
6. Recording with the LCD screen
closed.
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2.
■.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1
2
3
4
5
6
LCD
open
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Notes and Safety Instructions
77
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this
manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause
condensation to form inside the Camcorder.
for example:
■When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm
location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
■When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot
location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
2. If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the
Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the
cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.
1. Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above
60°C or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct
sunlight.
2. Do not let the Camcorder get wet.
Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other
form of moisture. If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be
repaired.
Notes regarding Camcorder
Notices regarding Copyright
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation
DVD
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Notes and Safety Instructions
88
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your
local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notes regarding the Battery Pack
■It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at
SAMSUNG service center.
■Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to
record.
■To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when
you are not operating it.
■If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY
mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape
inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
■Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may
damage it.
■A brand new Battery pack is not charged.
Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
■Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells.
The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
■To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video
heads regularly.
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is
displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning
cassette.
■Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video
heads.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
99
Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
1. Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing
towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful
when placing the Camcorder under sunlight or near a window
exposed to sunlight.
2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.
3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.
1. The LCD screen has been
manufactured using high precision
technology. However, there may be
tiny dots (red, blue or green in color)
that appear on the LCD screen.
These dots are normal and do not
affect the recorded picture in any
way.
2. When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or outdoors, it
maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the Viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen.
■To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that
the hand strap is properly adjusted.
■Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you
could damage it.
Note regarding the Lens
Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen
Notes regarding the Hand Strap
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Notes and Safety Instructions
1010
Precaution regarding the Lithium Battery
1. The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings;
even if the Battery pack or AC adapter is removed.
2. The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under
normal operation from time of installation.
3. When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time
indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN.1,2005 when you set the
Date/Time to on.
When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with a new one
(type CR2025).
4. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of reach of children.
Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
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"12:00 AM JAN.1,2005",(CR2025)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Features
■Multi OSD Language
You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.
■Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer
protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed
data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC,
making it possible to produce or edit various images.
■USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355 only)
You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on
card.
■PHOTO
The photo function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while
in camera mode.
■900x Digital Zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
■Color TFT LCD
A high-resolution color TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the
ability to review your recordings immediately.
■Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly
at high magnification.
■Various Digital Effects
The digital effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various
special effects.
■Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject
you're recording.
■Program AE
The program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the
type of scene/action to be filmed.
■NITE PIX (SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
The NITE PIX function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.
■Digital Still Camera Function (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
- Using Memory card, you can easily record and playback standard still
images.
- You can transfer standard still images on the Memory card to your PC using
the USB interface.
■MPEG Recording (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory card.
■Multi Memory Card Slot (SC-D355 only)
Multi Memory card slot is able to use Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MMC
and SD.
■Built-in Memory (SC-D354/D355 only)
You can use digital still camera functions without a separate external Memory
card, using the built-in memory installed in your Camcorder.
(SC-D354: 32MB/SC-D355: 64MB)
■
■IEEE1394
IEEE1394(i.LINKTM:Ilink ,
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■USB (SC-D352/D353/D354/D355)
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■900
900
■Color TFT LCD (TFT )
■DIS
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■
DSE(Digital Special Effects )
■BLC
,BLC
■Program AE
Program AE ,
■NITE PIX (SC-D352/D354/D355)
■(SC-D353/D354/D355)
-MEMORY STICK
-USB
■MPEG (SC-D353/D354/D355)
MPEG
■(SC-D355)
MMC,SD,Memory Stick,Memory Stick Pro
■(SC-D354/D355)
(SC-D354:32MB; SC-D355:64MB)

1.
2. (AA-E8 )
3.
4. AUDIO/VIDEO
(/ )
5.
6.
(SC-D354/D355)
(:CR2025)
7.
(SC-D354/D355)
8. USB (SC-D352/
D353/D354/D355)
9. CD( SC-D352/
D353/D354/D355)
10. .
11. .
12. S
13.
(SC-D353/354/D355)
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your
digital video camera.
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
3. AC Cord
4. Audio/Video Cable
5. Instruction Book
6. Lithium Battery for
Remote Control
(SC-D354/D355 only) or
Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)
7. Remote Control
(SC-D354/D355 only)
8. USB Cable
(SC-D352/D353/D354/D355
only)
9. Software CD
(SC-D352/D353/D354/D355
only)
10. Lens Cover
11. Lens Cover Strap
12. S-Video Cable
13. Memory Stick
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Accessories Supplied with Camcorder
Optional Accessories
12. S-Video Cable
3. AC Cord2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
5. Instruction Book
8. USB Cable
11. Lens Cover Strap
13. Memory Stick
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
10. Lens Cover
7. Remote Control
4. Audio/Video Cable 6. Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
9.Software CD
Basic Accessories

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Front & Left View
1. Lens
2. LED light (see page 48) (SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
3. Remote sensor (SC-D354/D355 only)
4. S-Video jack
5. Internal MIC
6. EASY.Q button (see page 40)
7. Function buttons
8. TFT LCD screen
9. IR (Infrared) light (SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
1. Lens
2. LED light
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
3. Remote sensor
(SC-D354/D355 only)
5. Internal MIC
8. TFT LCD screen
9. IR (Infrared) light
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
7. Function buttons
6. EASY.Q button
4. S-Video jack
PLAYER CAMERA M.Player (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
- EASY.Q -
: REW REC SEARCH – REV
: FF REC SEARCH + FWD
: PLAY/STILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW)
: STOP BLC MULTI DISP.
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2. LED (48 ) ( SC-D352/D354/D355)
3. .( SC-D354/D355)
4. S .
5. .
6. EASY Q ( ) ( 40 ).
7.
8. .
9. (SC-D352/D354/D355)
M.Player (SC-D353/D354/D355)
- EASY.Q -
:(REW) REC SEARCH – REV
:(FF) REC SEARCH + FWD
: / FADE S.SHOW
(PLAY/STILL)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Left Side View
1. DISPLAY (see page 25)
2. MACRO/PB ZOOM (see page 44/see page 75)
3. Speaker
4. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE)
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
5. Focus adjustment knob
6. Viewfinder
7. COLOR NITE SHUTTER (see page 47)
(SC-D351/D353 only)
7. COLOR NITE/LED LIGHT (see page 48)
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
1. (25 )
2. MACRO /PB ZOOM (44 /75 )
3.
4. (MEMORYCARD / TAPE )
(SC-D353/D354/D355)
5.
6.
7. 47 SC-D351/D353
7. (48 ) ( SC-D352/D354/D355)
1. DISPLAY
2. MACRO/PB ZOOM
4. Mode switch
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
3. Speaker
6. Viewfinder
7. COLOR NITE/
LED LIGHT
(SC-D352/D354/
D355 only)
7. COLOR NITE
SHUTTER
(SC-D351/D353
only)
5. Focus adjustment knob

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Right & Top View
1. NITE PIX switch (SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)
3. MENU button
4. Start/Stop button
5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)
6. DC jack
7. TAPE EJECT
8. Zoom lever
9. PHOTO button (see page 68)
10. Jacks
11. Hand strap hook
12. Jack cover
13. Cassette door
1. (SC-D352/D354/D355)
2. ( / )
3.
4. START/STOP ( / )
5. (CAMERA PLAYER )
6. DV
7.
8.
9. PHOTO (68 )
10.
11.
12.
13.
DV
USB
AV
MIC
1. NITE PIX switch
(SC-D352/D354/D355 only)
3. MENU button
4. Start/Stop button
5. Power switch
2. Menu selector (VOL/MF)
6. DC jack
7. TAPE EJECT IEEE1394
8. Zoom lever
9. PHOTO button
12. Jack cover
13. Cassette door
10. Jacks
11. Hand strap hook
DV
USB
AV
MIC
USB
(SC-D352/D353
D354/ D355
only)
AV
External
MIC

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
1616
Rear & Bottom View
1. Lithium battery cover
2. Charging indicator
3. Memory card slot (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
4. Battery release
5. Tripod receptacle
5. Tripod receptacle
3. Memory card slot
(SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
1. Lithium battery cover
4. Battery release
2. Charging indicator
Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card)
SC-D353/D354 only
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
SC-D355 only
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
SD/MMC
1.
2.
3. (SC-D353/D354/D355)
4.
5.
SC-D353/D354
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
SC-D355
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
SD/MMC

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
1717
Remote Control (SC-D354/D355 only)
SC-D354/D355
1. PHOTO (see page 68)
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 43)
4. ZERO MEMORY
(see page 42)
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB (see page 77)
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Direction ( / )
(see page 73)
11. F. ADV (see page 74)
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 74)
17. Zoom
18. DISPLAY
1. PHOTO ( ) ( 68 )
2. START/STOP ( /)
3. SELF TIMER ( )
(43 )
4. ZERO MEMORY ( )
(42 )
5. PHOTO SEARCH ( )
6. A.DUB( ) ( 77 )
7. (FF) ( )
8. (REW) ( )
9. (PLAY)
10. (/) ( 73 )
11. F.ADV ( 74 )
12. (STOP) ( )
13. (STILL) ( )
14. SLOW
15. /
16. X2 (74 )
17. ZOOM
18. DISPLAY
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Direction
18. DISPLAY
17. Zoom
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME
14. (SLOW)
13. (STILL)
11. F. ADV
12. (STOP)

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Preparation
1818
Adjusting the Hand Strap
It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly
adjusted before you begin your recording.
The Hand strap enables you to:
- Hold the Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.
- Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the
position of your hand.
1. Insert the Hand strap into the
Hand strap hook on the front
side of the Camcorder and
pull its end through the hook.
2. Insert your hand into the hand
strap and adjust its length for
your convenience.
3. Close the Hand strap.
1. Pull and open the Hand strap
cover to release the Hand
strap.
2. Remove it from the ring and
adjust its length.
3. Put your hand through the
Hand Strap and close the cover of Hand Strap.
1. Hook up the Lens cover with
the Lens cover strap as
illustrated.
2. Hook up the Lens cover
strap to the Hand strap, and
adjust it following the steps
as described for the Hand
strap.
3. Close the Hand strap.
Hand Strap
When You carry Your
Camcorder
,
:
-
- ,ZOOM ,START/STOP( / )
1.
2. ,
3.
1. ,
2. ,
3. ,
1.
2. ,
3.
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
Attaching the Lens Cover

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Preparation
1919
✤The Lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset
contents of the memory; even if the Battery pack or AC Power
adapter is removed.
✤The Lithium battery for the Camcorder lasts about 6 months under
normal operation from the time of installation.
✤When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time
indicator will display 12:00 AM JAN.1,2005 when you
set the Date/Time to on.
When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with
CR2025 type.
1. Remove the Lithium-ion battery from the rear of the
Camcorder.
2. Open the Lithium battery cover on the rear of the
Camcorder.
3. Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery
holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
4. Close the Lithium
battery cover.
✤You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:
- You purchase the Camcorder.
- The remote control doesn’t work.
✤Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery
holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
✤Be careful not to reverse
the polarity of the battery.
[ Note ]
The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.
Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of the reach of the
children.
Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
Lithium Battery Installation
Battery Installation for the Remote Control
(SC-D354/D355 only)
Battery Installation for the Internal Clock
✤,AC
✤, , 6
✤, /
"12:00 AM JAN.1,2005",CR2025
1.
2.
3.
4.
✤:
-
-
✤,
✤
(SC-D354/D355)

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Preparation
2020
Connecting a Power Source
There are two types of power source that can be connected to your
Camcorder.
- The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: used for indoor recording.
- The Battery pack: used for outdoor recording.
1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the
AC Cord.
2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.
[ Notes ]
■You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC
Power adapter.
■The plug and wall socket type may differ
according to your resident country.
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack
socket of the Camcorder.
4. Set the Camcorder to each mode by
holding down the tab on the Power
switch and turning it to the CAMERA or
PLAYER mode.
✤If you want to use this unit as a Camcorder, set the
Mode switch to TAPE.
✤If you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still
Camera), Set the Mode switch to MEMORY CARD.
To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable
To Select the Camcorder Mode (SC-D353/D354/D355 only)
1.
2.
■
■,
3.
4. ,
CAMERA PLAYER
✤TAPE
✤,MEMORY
CARD
Power Switch
<CAMERA mode> <PLAYER mode>
(SC-D353/D354/D355)